# Fever

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**What is it?**</span>

##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A rise in body temperature. consisting of 100.4 (38 C) or higher.</span>

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**Plan of Action:**</span>

##### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**To treat a fever:**</span>

- ##### Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- ##### Dress in lightweight clothing.
- ##### Use a light blanket if you feel chilled, until the chills end.
- ##### Take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others). Follow the directions on the label.

#### **<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">When to seek medical advice:</span>**

##### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Seek medical care if someone with a fever has any of the following signs and symptoms:**</span>

- ##### Difficulty breathing
- ##### Chest pain
- ##### Severe headache
- ##### Confusion or agitation
- ##### Abdominal pain
- ##### Repeated vomiting
- ##### Dry mouth, decreased or dark urine, or refusal to drink fluids, which may indicate dehydration
- ##### Skin rashes
- ##### Difficulty swallowing fluids
- ##### Pain with urination or pain in the back

#### **<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">When to seek emergency care:</span>**

- ##### Fever with no sweating
- ##### Severe headache
- ##### Seizures
- ##### Stiff neck
- ##### Confusion
- ##### Repeated vomiting or diarrhea
- ##### Irritability or significant discomfort
- ##### Any worrisome, different or unusual symptoms